[What vinyl are you spinning right now??]

David Murray Chamber Jazz Quartet - The People's Choice [Cecma]

Plugged this Murray gap recently. An interesting date with Abdul Wadud onboard which is always a bonus. Atypical of Murray's sessions at the time perhaps

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And I'd agree with them (if I could speak Flemish).

I'd say Croatia, Uruguay and Brazil have looked better than Belgium who apart from tonight have only beaten Tunisia, Panama and England in the battle of second XIs. They have potential and they'll need realise it to get beyond Brazil

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great match. Well played Belgium. Tough on Japan

and good substitutions from Martinez

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showing their height, more like

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It's still a mystery how Martinez ever got the job

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Beginning to be pleased that England didn't win the group now 

Japan are impressive

[What vinyl are you spinning right now??]

John Coltrane - Olé Coltrane [Atlantic, mono reissue]

[The Complete Studio Recordings of The Chico Hamilton Quintet Featuring Eric Dolphy and Dennis Budimir]

I guess we're talking about this album being on the Fresh Sound

https://www.discogs.com/Chico-Hamilton-Quintet-With-Strings-Attached/release/1352090

in which case, I really enjoy it for the arranging and everyone's playing, not least Dolphy's. I'm now intrigued as to what else might be on the FS compilation so heading back to Discogs

@Guy Berger, I know what you mean but I've really warmed to this album as a bit of an outlier in the catalogue as it has a mix of strings and non-strings tracks where that quintet sound comes to the fore again.

[Alice Coltrane Complete Warner Bros. Studio Works]

3 hours ago, felser said:

 

How is that stuff compared to her earlier recordings?  Does the religious content overwhelm the music?

Well it is music written to be performed at religious ceremony so the religious element is pretty upfront and central. It's largely vocal and chant-based. That being said I find it a joyous and rewarding listen (and I'm of no faith). The concert where the Ashram choir performed these pieces in London last year was one of my most moving musical experiences. 

I wouldn't discount trying to sample it somewhere if you can. It's very recognisably Alice Coltrane music, I think

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It didn't. They failed to take advantage of an opening twenty minutes when they had Brazil on the ropes.

Neymar won another Oscar nomination as well

[Mike Westbrook Concert Band - The Last Night At The Old Place]

mi

9 minutes ago, felser said:

What else has come out recently?  Also, what is the  best place for us in the USA to acquire this title, which I am very interested in?

might be worth dropping an email to the Westbrook site to see if they have US distribution?

http://www.westbrookjazz.co.uk/westbrookrecords/index.shtml

 

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I'm looking forward to Mexico blowing the competition even wider open this afternoon

[So, What Are You Listening To NOW?]

Yukihiro Isso Trio - SakuSyaku [tohyohyo music]

purchased at an astonishing performance by this great musician, at Cafe Oto last night

[Coltrane: Both Directions At Once (lost album)]

33 minutes ago, BFrank said:

NY Times full-page ad

Major poster campaign on London's underground too. Something very reassuring about seeing Tranes's face on the way to and from work. First Jazz album I can remember (apart from Kamasi!!) to have such a campaign

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Well, another favourite falls and the competition gets more open. It's always the most cruel way to lose. Sad for Iniesta, his last competition

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 apart from pass it prettily outside the the Russian box. Fabregas on UK TV asking why they still have two defensive midfielders on the pitch. Which is a very good question

I'll still not be surprised if my favourite player doesn't score a winning header with 2 minutes left

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And who can blame them. Spain seem to have no plan B.

just as I type that Spain (Iniesta,of course) finally put one over the top for Aspas to chase, they need to mix it up a bit

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Spain really should be strong enough, even without Iniesta, surely

[What vinyl are you spinning right now??]

Bobby Naughton - Solo Vibraphone [Otic]

now that No Business is reissuing 'The Haunt' I wonder if this will receive similar treatment. Although I bought this copy direct rom source only a couple of years ago so maybe there are still enough LPs to sell

[Mike Westbrook Concert Band - The Last Night At The Old Place]

Apologies if this has been posted previously, my search didn't turn anything up, but this looks very tempting

https://mikewestbrookconcertband.bandcamp.com/album/the-last-night-at-the-old-place-2

great line up

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1 hour ago, Dmitry said:

This is what Cavani will be showing his grandkids 30 years from now. Guy became immortal tonight.

Don’t forget, I’m among the mostly tourist crowd. Guess how the Brits reacted to Argentina’s loss...

With great regret? 

[What music did you buy today?]

3 hours ago, soulpope said:

Finally scored a mint + reasonably priced copy of this one ....

Wow. I don't think I even knew that existed. Will be very interested to hear your impressions

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Well played France. Impressive throughout the side. Argentina were poor and looked old not experienced. Why no Aguero from the start - crazy selection.

Some great goals. A joy for a neutral.

I'm looking forward to seeing a lot more of this French side, especially Mbappe. Hopefully all the way to the final where they lose to England

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I agree, and so does Southgate as his substitutions confirmed

[Kamasi Washington - Heaven and Earth]

30 minutes ago, sidewinder said:

I would have said Pharoah meets the Jazz Crusaders with the Star Trek chorus and strings thrown in !

Sell it to me, why don't you?